6 Breeds That Make the Best Bird Dog

When first meeting your friend’s bird dog they had been raving about for weeks, you might be disappointed that the canine doesn’t fly or have a beak. While a flying half bird / half dog would be cool, bird dogs are in fact a dog that has specifically been bred to retrieve a bird or point the hunter in the direction of the downed animal. Almost any dog could become a trained pheasant fanatic but these 6 breeds are natural bird busters.

1. Beagle

Although they require stern training starting when they’re young, the beagle makes a great audio and visual companion to a bird hunter. Specifically, the dog lets out a shrieking howl when it’s on the hunt so that the rifleman knows exactly where his four-legged partner is at.